Garlic Grilled Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 artichokes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons water

Preparation

Heat grill to medium-high direct heat.
Trim sharp tips from artichokes. Cut artichokes in half lengthwise. Brush both sides of artichokes w/ 1 tbsp olive oil.
Place artichokes on grill and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are slightly charred. Remove from grill.
Tear off 4 12\" x 12\" pieces of aluminum foil. Place each artichoke half on 1 square of foil, cut side up.
Sprinkle garlic and lemon zest evenly over artichokes. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Wrap foil edges up around artichoke halves but don't close completely. Add 1 tbsp water to each packet. Close foil packet. Grill over indirect heat for 35-45 minutes or until tender.
Serve w/ additional melted butter for dipping, if desired.